SEN Teaching Assistants - Supply Opportunities
- Primary SEN Support
- Lancashire
- Flexible Working
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistants – Supply Opportunities in Preston & Surrounding Areas
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible supply opportunities in Preston and the nearby areas?
We are seeking passionate, reliable, and dedicated individuals to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs across a range of school settings.
About the Role
We are looking for SEN TAs who have experience supporting children or adults with additional needs, including (but not limited to):
- Autism
- ADHD
- SEMH
- Complex learning needs
- Physical or sensory impairments
Your experience is essential. SEN-related qualifications are desirable, but not mandatory for the right candidate.
Pay Rate
Competitive hourly rate: £14.30 per hour
Benefits of Working on Supply
Working on supply offers a range of advantages, including:
- Flexibility – choose when and how often you work
- Work–life balance – ideal for family commitments, study, or other responsibilities
- Variety – experience a range of school environments
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles if desired
Locations
We are currently supporting primary, secondary, and specialist schools across:
Preston, Leyland, Chorley, Blackburn, Blackpool, and surrounding Lancashire areas.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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